

Asians Represent!
Daniel Kwan, Agatha Cheng, Jeremy Blum, Drew Quon, Steve Huynh, Liana Mackenzie, & Emma Yasui
Asians Represent! Is here to celebrate and examine Asian representation in tabletop games and pop culture. We do this by creating conversation, introducing new perspectives to the broader gaming community, and creating spaces for new voices in the industry.
Episodes
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Apr 27, 2019 • 54min
April Bonus: Breakout Con 2019
Did you miss our very first live show? Fear not! For this month's bonus episode, here's audio from our Designing Asian Themes panel at Breakout Con 2019.
If you have questions about this episode’s theme, the games discussed, or anything else related to Asians Represent, get in touch with us on Twitter/Instagram @aznsrepresent, Facebook/aznsrepresent, or at aznsrepresent@oneshotpodcast.com.
Music: Intro: Good Vibes by DJ Quads https://soundcloud.com/aka-dj-quads
Outro: Explore by Ikson https://www.soundcloud.com/ikson

Apr 24, 2019 • 48min
Episode 7: Hearts of Wulin ft. Agatha!
You read that right, Agatha not only co-hosts this episode but is also the guest of honour! In her words, she's the co-guest!
If you have questions about this episode’s theme, the games discussed, or anything else related to Asians Represent, get in touch with us on Twitter/Instagram @aznsrepresent, Facebook/aznsrepresent, or at aznsrepresent@oneshotpodcast.com
Music: Intro: Good Vibes by DJ Quads https://soundcloud.com/aka-dj-quads
Outro: Explore by Ikson https://www.soundcloud.com/ikson

Apr 2, 2019 • 57min
New Shambala #1 - New Beginnings
Masks: New Shambala is here! Get to know Tommy (Daniel), Naomi (Jayd), and Jhangir (Ammar) as they navigate high school, life with powers, and family.
If you have questions about this episode’s themes, suggestions, or anything else related to Asians Represent, get in touch with us on Twitter/Instagram @aznsrepresent, Facebook/aznsrepresent, or at aznsrepresent@oneshotpodcast.com.
Follow Ammar on Twitter @ammarijaz and Jayd @jadymaty
Music: Journey by Jay Hifive & Broken Elegance
Jay Hifive:
@jayhifive
www.youtube.com/user/jonas9907
twitter.com/jayhifive
www.facebook.com/Jay-Hifive-1089856187693993
Broken Elegance:
twitter.com/BrokenElegancee
www.youtube.com/user/BrokenEleganceMusic
www.facebook.com/BrokenElegance/
@brokenelegance

Mar 29, 2019 • 1h 27min
March Bonus: Magical Girls ft. Brother Ming
Brother Ming is a designer of print-and-play fan games that you can download for free! They joined Daniel and Agatha for a discussion of the widely known, but perhaps also misunderstood "magical girl" genre!
If you have questions about this episode’s theme, the games discussed, or anything else related to Asians Represent, get in touch with us on Twitter/Instagram @aznsrepresent, Facebook/aznsrepresent, or at aznsrepresent@oneshotpodcast.com.
Follow Brother Ming on Twitter @BrotherMingMing
Music: Intro: Good Vibes by DJ Quads https://soundcloud.com/aka-dj-quads
Outro: Explore by Ikson https://www.soundcloud.com/ikson

Mar 1, 2019 • 1h 42min
Episode 6: Welcome to Masks, New Shambala ft. Ammar Ijaz
It's time. The very first Asians Represent actual play! Daniel, Agatha, and Jayd were joined by fellow Torontonian Ammar Ijaz for session zero of Masks: A New Generation. Set in a city of our own creation - New Shambala - this will be a series of romantic ups and downs, action, and family drama!
If you have questions about this episode’s theme, the games discussed, or anything else related to Asians Represent, get in touch with us on Twitter/Instagram @aznsrepresent, Facebook/aznsrepresent, or at aznsrepresent@oneshotpodcast.com.
Use the code AZNSREPRESENT to receive a 20% discount off all Masks! products through March 31, 2019 at magpiegames.com/shop
Follow Ammar on Twitter @ammarijaz and Jayd @jadymaty
Music: Intro: Good Vibes by DJ Quads https://soundcloud.com/aka-dj-quads
Outro: Explore by Ikson https://www.soundcloud.com/ikson

Feb 12, 2019 • 1h 26min
February Bonus: Outdoor Skills & Gaming ft. Jeeyon Shim
Daniel and Jayd hung out with game designer, outdoor skills educator, and wilderness first responder Jeeyon Shim to talk about cultivating connections to nature through gaming.
If you have questions about this episode’s theme, the games discussed, or anything else related to Asians Represent, get in touch with us on Twitter/Instagram @aznsrepresent, Facebook/aznsrepresent, or at aznsrepresent@oneshotpodcast.com
Follow Jeeyon on Twitter @jeeyonshim
Music: Intro: Good Vibes by DJ Quads https://soundcloud.com/aka-dj-quads
Outro: Explore by Ikson https://www.soundcloud.com/ikson

Feb 1, 2019 • 1h 18min
Episode 5: Re-envisioning Cyberpunk ft. Banana Chan
Are there problems with the current state of cyberpunk? Daniel and Agatha sat down with TTRPG/LARP designer Banana Chan to discuss the past, present, and future of the cyberpunk genre.
If you have questions about this episode’s theme, the games discussed, or anything else related to Asians Represent, get in touch with us on Twitter/Instagram @aznsrepresent, Facebook/aznsrepresent, or at aznsrepresent@oneshotpodcast.com
Follow Banana Chan on Twitter @banana_chan_vid
Music: Intro: Good Vibes by DJ Quads https://soundcloud.com/aka-dj-quads
Outro: Explore by Ikson https://www.soundcloud.com/ikson

Jan 16, 2019 • 24min
January Bonus: Welcome to the team Jayd!
Jayd Matyas joins Daniel and Agatha for another episode of Asians Represent as...a member of the team!
If you have questions about this episode’s theme, the games discussed, or anything else related to Asians Represent, get in touch with us on Twitter @aznsrepresent, Facebook/aznsrepresent, or at aznsrepresent@oneshotpodcast.com
Music: Intro: Good Vibes by DJ Quads https://soundcloud.com/aka-dj-quads
Outro: Explore by Ikson https://www.soundcloud.com/ikson

Jan 1, 2019 • 1h 18min
Episode 4: How to Play as an Asian Character (If You Aren't Asian) ft. Clio Yun-Su Davis
Daniel and Agatha sat down with Clio Yun-Su Davis, a game designer, and interactive media writer, to discuss how to play as Asian characters if you aren't Asian.
In particular, they talked about The Long Drive Back from Busan, a two-hour long freeform game about members of a k-pop boy group struggling with balancing their ambitions with the sacrifices they have made for their careers.
Learn more about Clio on Twitter @cysdavis and learn more about their work at www.cysdavis.com
If you have questions about this episode’s theme, the games discussed, or anything else related to Asians Represent, get in touch with us on Twitter @aznsrepresent, Facebook/aznsrepresent, or at aznsrepresent@oneshotpodcast.com
Music: Intro: Good Vibes by DJ Quads https://soundcloud.com/aka-dj-quads
Outro: Explore by Ikson https://www.soundcloud.com/ikson

Dec 20, 2018 • 44min
December Bonus: Mariam Ahmad and the world of Sarzameen
Mariam Ahmad is currently writing a desi fantasy campaign setting called Sarzameen. This episode was a Patreon early-access exclusive for the month of November 2018. For early access to bonus episodes of Asians Represent, become a patron at patreon.com/oneshotpodcast!